Ilene C. Munoz (1924-2017)

Ilene C. Munoz, 92, passed away Jan. 1, 2017 in Salina.
She was born June 29, 1924 in Lincoln, Kan. to Tont and Sylvia (McCormick) Morrison. Ilene married Angel Munoz in Abilene, Kan. on April 16, 1949. She was a long-time resident of Kanopolis and a cook at USD 327 in Ellsworth. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary, St. Ignatius Altar Society, and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church.
Ilene is survived by her son, Bob Munoz of Kanopolis; daughter, Susan Rice (Bruce), of Salina; son, Charlie Munoz (Maria) of Port Orchard, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; sister, Helen Eckelman of Missoula, Mt.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Angel; sons, David Munoz and Elmer Taylor; three sisters; three brothers; and close friend, Everett White.
The family would like to thank the Holiday Resort in Salina and family members, Charlie and Judi Munoz, for their care of Ilene.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday), Jan. 5, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with family present from 6-7 p.m. and a vigil/rosary service at 7 p.m.
The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, with burial following in the Kanopolis Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kanopolis, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com